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The Division of Biology is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Scientist who will focus on developing movement and population models for mule deer and white-tailed deer in Kansas. This position will also focus on modeling lesser prairie-chicken population responses to changes in the distribution and availability of Conservation Reserve Program lands throughout the species’ range in Kansas.
Job Responsibility:
Develop movement and population models for mule deer and white-tailed deer in Kansas
Model lesser prairie-chicken population responses to changes in Conservation Reserve Program lands
Requirements:
Ph.D. in Biology, Natural Resources, Statistics or equivalent field
Demonstrated quantitative and modelling skills
Valid driver's license
Familiarity with acquiring aerial imagery and managing large data sets
Working knowledge of ESRI geodatabases and ArcPro, including ability to create and maintain feature class relationships
Nice to have:
Experience using statistical software - understanding of ecological concepts, movement models, and space use estimates
Publication record, including topics such as animal movement ecology and resource selection
Previous experience with telemetry data from mule deer, white-tailed deer, lesser prairie-chickens, greater prairie-chicken, and other prairie species
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to interface with a variety of site users at Fort Riley
Must be able to work in a collegial manner with military personnel and colleagues in a large and modern military setting